A Site for the Reader, the Writer, for You!

Literacy is important in every form and at www.SarahButland.com I will make every effort to make reading enjoyable and addictive. This site is for readers, writers, fans, and, of course, you – all of the above.

Keep reading – this site, your novels, your own work – reading is contagious to make sure you pass it on.

Love to Read and Can’t Decide What to Read Next?

Ok, ok, so maybe writing isn’t your thing but reading is. As a strong believer in having everyone enjoy reading and practicing their literacy skills I write for your enjoyment, pleasure and interest. I also donate regularly to the World Literacy of Canada charity, with your help, as a portion of any book sales I make goes directly to them.

If you’re not sure what book you should read next or if you would like/ love a certain author search my site for reviews on that author. Every book I read I review here as a way to keep track of books I’ve read but also to guide you, my reader, into choosing a new book for your shelf or to leave one on the bookstores shelf.

These are simply my opinions of the books and we all have our own opinion but I figure I can share mine as I have a blog. And if you’re still reading, still searching and learning than I’ve done what I have come here to do.

As have you as you are still reading this. I won’t keep you away from the reviews – go ahead, sit back and enjoy the read.

Are You A Writer? Do You Want To Be An Author?

Have you been writing things down since you don’t know how long? Have you found the confidence to show some of your writings to the world but don’t know how to go about it? Trying to sort out self-publishing versus mainstream publishing versus independent publishers versus hiring a literary agent versus versus versus?

Now is the time to decide and I hope to make the decision much easier for you. After reading through my experiences, my opinions, my outlooks I know that you’ll be able to make the decision best for you as a writer and soon-to-be author.

You’ll be able to ask questions, provide answers and share you experience at the end of each of my posts and we’ll connect in cyberspace so we can both continue learning from each other.

Welcome writer. Enjoy your stay.

A Bit About Me… In Case You Were Wondering…

Only 28 years old and currently residing in Moncton, New Brunswick, Sarah Butland has tasted the waters of almost every form of writing. Sarah has had several previous pieces published in her local newspaper including fiction, poetry and non-fiction as well as had a poem published in an anthology. These works include “Electric Shock”, “Wrong Shell” and “The Wolf Not Only Blew the Straw House D own”. Her most current work is Sending You Sammy which is a children’s book which encourages its rea ders to eat healthy foods and live active lives.

After reading articles upon articles on how drastically childhood obesity and literacy rates in New Brunswick have dropped and not many articles on what the public is doing to solve these issues, Butland has decided to take matters into her own hands using the tools she has. Sending You Sammy is the first of the Adventures of Sammy series which has its readers wanting more – more books, more fruit, and more activity.

Continuing with the Adventures of Sammy series, Butland will be releasing the long awaited second book, BananaBoy Joins the Circus (working title), as soon as she can. This installment will answer the question of what BananaBoy will do with strength while setting up his audience for success by teaching them healthy alternatives to junk food.

Living most of her life thus far in rural Nova Scotia and being brought up alongside foster siblings from various backgrounds, Sar ah is adaptable to practically any audience.  Currently working full time in the sales and service industry as a personal banker with RBC, Sarah has only taken her hectic schedule as a challenge and always tackles challenges with eyes wide open.

Recently Sarah was given the opportunity to participate in the local Writers in the Schools Program and enjoys adapting to whatever the children may throw at her.

Never too far from a pencil and paper, Sarah Butland plans to always have writing play a big part in her life and will be using it for good with every story she writes.